I always find reunions like this magical. Seeing as two veterans embrace each other letting out such raw emotions then seeing how after so many years, they're able to live a long life raising generations... it's beautiful
Great reunion. So moving and emotional, what a history/story. And there are so many true, amazing and untold stories we will *never* hear, unless the vet is our family member, neighbor, or whatever.
Thank you for sharing this moment with all of us gentlemen. Thank you for your service. Thank you for my families Freedom. May God Bless each of all the rest of your days.
Thank you for sharing this. I hope soldiers of these wars that are obviously for some hidden agenda understand that the average American citizen APPRECIATES THEIR SACRIFICE. They do as they're told. Most of the time times it's for good reasons, sometimes the government uses them as pawns. It's not their fault. They showed their devotion to their country. They were tested and shown to be of the highest integrity. There truly is no higher love then giving your life for another.
I served in the Military 20 years after my Military service , I had a chance meeting of a good buddy of mine I served with Much to my surprise he wanted nothing to do with me Guess not all reunions are happy ones, mine sure wasn't
The hell over in vietnam is beyond words. But for these 2 warriors they got too grow old. See their kids and grandkids grow up.. It brings such joy. God did bless them🙏🙏
Many years ago, a client at the office where I was working was a Vietnam veteran. One day we were talking on the phone about his case, and somehow that subject came up in the course of our conversation. I thanked him for his service to our country, and he just broke down. I quickly apologized for upsetting him, and he told me it was just that no one had ever said that to him. It broke my heart. I sometimes wonder about him; it was one of the many cases/clients I dealt with that I’ll never forget.
Thet are indeed blessed! So many returning Vietnam Vets were treated horribly. They did not come home to reunions with families and friends, parades were not given in their honor, jobs were not offered to them, help with health and PTSD were not easily available to them. Many of them lived homeless, and many still do. Many turned to drugs and alcohol as they were constantly belittled and told they were worthless. Those that fought for our country should never have been treated so unjustly. I like to believe that the generation who behaved so badly has since learned their lesson. I, for one, am very thankful for their service and consider each one a hero.
I really like it when Nam Vets see each other after all these years. I’m a Nam Vet, Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW but I’m horrible with remembering names but aside from that, most all of us had nicknames. So, the chances of me meeting up with the guys I was in Nam with are pretty much ZERO. Sad but true.
It’s hard to reconnect with former battle buddies! After the war is over, and you’ve finished your career in the military, you find yourselves half a country and worlds apart!
Its amazing when these gents get in the company of other men who have experienced the same, they just break down and drop the protective shields....so emotional, and I think it needs to be done more to help the healing. Amazing men
Wasn't Gil Carrillo one of the detectives on the Night Stalker case? What a life he must have lived. Survived Vietnam and then get assigned to one of the most prolific serial cases ever. Damn. Mad respect!
On the battlefield, the real battlefield, there is NO racism, just you, and the guy next to you that will keep you alive. And THAT is real friendship. Their tears are a witness to those moments.
I always find reunions like this magical. Seeing as two veterans embrace each other letting out such raw emotions then seeing how after so many years, they're able to live a long life raising generations... it's beautiful
For those that don’t know Gil also known for catching the night stalker and interviewing him after he got caught.
What a legend of a man his service and for catching ritchard ramirez and no one believed him at the start as he knew it was one killer not serveral.
Thank you for mentioning that. I thought he looked familiar
I went to comment the exact same thing. Great documentary on Netflix.
Why I clicked on the video thought it was him
Such a great story and thank you both for your service from a Cold War veteran
Great reunion. So moving and emotional, what a history/story. And there are so many true, amazing and untold stories we will *never* hear, unless the vet is our family member, neighbor, or whatever.
Thank you both, gentleman, officers, for your service.
Thank you for sharing this moment with all of us gentlemen. Thank you for your service. Thank you for my families Freedom. May God Bless each of all the rest of your days.
Thank you for sharing this. I hope soldiers of these wars that are obviously for some hidden agenda understand that the average American citizen APPRECIATES THEIR SACRIFICE. They do as they're told. Most of the time times it's for good reasons, sometimes the government uses them as pawns. It's not their fault. They showed their devotion to their country. They were tested and shown to be of the highest integrity.
There truly is no higher love then giving your life for another.
What a life Gil has lived
Thank you both ❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.Much Respect
This is true love
That’s the awesome man that helped catch the night stalker. Vietnam vet plus badass detective man they don’t make men too much like this anymore
The real deal. Take A hard look . These are real men
2 American hero!!! Much love and god bless
I served in the Military
20 years after my Military service , I had a chance meeting of a good buddy of mine I served with
Much to my surprise he wanted nothing to do with me
Guess not all reunions are happy ones, mine sure wasn't
😪😪😪😪🤘😎💪🇺🇲
Hey, isn't Gil also the LAPD detective that caught the nightstalker?
Yup but he wasn’t with LAPD. He was with the sheriffs.
@@imayang Nice! I remember seeing the documentary on Netflix lol that's awesome. Good for him!
That’s why he looks familiar!! This man is a living legend
Yup that’s him. He actually was a Deputy with LASD.
We need HBO to do a Band of brothers kind of series on the Vietnam war, with veterans like those two gentlemens.
ive been saying this! vietnam and korea!
He arrested the night stalker Richard Ramirez
Isn't that one of the detectives who worked on the Night Stalker case?
Well spotted I was wondering where I'd seen him 👍
Same voice..........dark story. I watch it on Netflix
Yes!!
I recognized Gil from the Richard Ramirez case salute to our veterans that have and keep our country safe
The hell over in vietnam is beyond words. But for these 2 warriors they got too grow old. See their kids and grandkids grow up.. It brings such joy. God did bless them🙏🙏
Thank you both for your service!💙💙 beautiful reunion, God bless you all!
Many years ago, a client at the office where I was working was a Vietnam veteran. One day we were talking on the phone about his case, and somehow that subject came up in the course of our conversation. I thanked him for his service to our country, and he just broke down. I quickly apologized for upsetting him, and he told me it was just that no one had ever said that to him. It broke my heart. I sometimes wonder about him; it was one of the many cases/clients I dealt with that I’ll never forget.
This man served his country, his community..That's what I call a true American patriot.
gill was actualy a cop in the netflix documentary about the night stalker. Gill actually found who he was and arrested him.
This the guy who caught the night stalker, mans just a living legend!
Yes it is !! He came home in 1970!
Yoo that gil the one that caught the nightstalker
These stories need to be told and shared to the world, show what war does to ppl
It's really great that you guys found each other
Love is Life
And
Life is Love
Whoa that's Gil from the Night Stalker documentary on Netflix! Such a great detective. I encourage everyone to watch it.
Thet are indeed blessed! So many returning Vietnam Vets were treated horribly. They did not come home to reunions with families and friends, parades were not given in their honor, jobs were not offered to them, help with health and PTSD were not easily available to them. Many of them lived homeless, and many still do. Many turned to drugs and alcohol as they were constantly belittled and told they were worthless. Those that fought for our country should never have been treated so unjustly. I like to believe that the generation who behaved so badly has since learned their lesson. I, for one, am very thankful for their service and consider each one a hero.
Thank you for your service men!
This guy, gil Carillo was involved in the night stalker serial killer investigation. There's a documentary on Netflix. Knew I recognized that guy.
I just said the same thing I’m glad I wasn’t tripping
Hey, that guy Gil, he was one of the detectives going after the nightstalker...pretty trippy seeing him in this random video...
This was powerful. God bless those 2 heros.
God bless these two heroes.
Gets me more than anything when you have men like this show emotion.
Gil Carillo I love that guy..
No, we don't believe in luck. We believe in God's blessings!
Your service is so much appreciated by those of us who understand the sacrifice. 🇺🇲
Gil caught the night stalker.
Gil!!! How awesome
Welcome home fellas.
When race don't matter
Man god bless them both!🙏 and thank you for your service!
Amazing reunion of two Real American Heroes...Gil became one of the greatest Homicide Detectives in the history of the LASD
I really like it when Nam Vets see each other after all these years. I’m a Nam Vet, Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW but I’m horrible with remembering names but aside from that, most all of us had nicknames. So, the chances of me meeting up with the guys I was in Nam with are pretty much ZERO. Sad but true.
This man Gil has lived one hell of a life fr 💯 he even caught the night stalker
Wasn’t he the head detective on the night stalker case?
Love hearin stories like this....may they be happy for their rest of their life....💯❤🥰i wish i had a magic stick ......🙃
It was a blessing that both could return from Vietnam with a 50/50 chance and could have met 53 years later!
God bless you!
Gil I love you! You have a heart that does not fit in your chest!❤
God bless them and Thank you! Welcome my brothers. US ARMY 76-82
Dude wtf i recognize Gil from catching Night Stalker !
It’s hard to reconnect with former battle buddies! After the war is over, and you’ve finished your career in the military, you find yourselves half a country and worlds apart!
Gil is the best!
Gil was a regular on the George Lopez Podcast I believe
Awesome stuff
175th Assault Helicopter Company “Outlaws and Mavericks “68&69 wonderful story fellow Sky Soldiers!
Would love if the presenter didn’t keep cutting in and interrupting the veterans. So annoying
Thank you.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖
Thank you for your services. We, Vietnamese, always remember you.
Is he the detective from the night stalker documentary from Netflix?
Welcome home soldiers
Its amazing when these gents get in the company of other men who have experienced the same, they just break down and drop the protective shields....so emotional, and I think it needs to be done more to help the healing. Amazing men
Brotherhood is forge in turmoil. May always take the good from the bad experiences.
There is NO BOND STRONGER rvn 70-71 BonSon
Beautiful.
Amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Thank God they made it out alive to live a normal lifespan. 58,000+ didn't.
Platoon leader at 22 commanding 20 guys sounds amazing and terrifying
Thank you for your service gentleman and gil thank you for catching the night stalker
😓☮
Wasn't Gil Carrillo one of the detectives on the Night Stalker case? What a life he must have lived. Survived Vietnam and then get assigned to one of the most prolific serial cases ever. Damn. Mad respect!
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Absolute Legend!
50/50. I don’t like those odds 😢
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Thanks to those two guys and all past present and future service men and women for your service to our country
"God you look good. What happened to me?" Lmao there's not an old person alive who hasn't used this form of a joke
I appreciate them
God Bless thrm
Gil was one of the lead detectives that found the night stalker - awesome man!
Welcome home brothers
He could not talk about it that sux
Gil is the best
'when we cranked up that stupid helicopter', i wish i could hear this guy telling all of his story
Rare breed! God bless both Men!
I got to stop watching these. Brothers reunited. So sad how you guys were treated when you came home.
Excellent
Viet
God bless them!
Welcome home and thank you for your service
for.killing innocent vietnams?
I'm a Grown man watching this and shedding tears 😢 😭
God bless these men
Omg tears falls down😭
On the battlefield, the real battlefield, there is NO racism, just you, and the guy next to you that will keep you alive. And THAT is real friendship. Their tears are a witness to those moments.
Got me crying . This is Really awesome. Stuff . I worked on B-52 H model bombers . You never forget the military - bound for life . ❤️